Week 4 odds - Redskins vs. Raiders

The Washington Redskins, after winning the NFC East last year, head cross-country in search of their first victory of this season as they visit the 1-2 Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon at the O.co Coliseum (4:25 pm ET, Fox).

In early Week 4 NFL betting the 'Skins, who are also 0-3 ATS this season, were favored by three points over the Raiders, who just lost Monday night in Denver but managed to push the spread as 16-point dogs.

They battle the Redskins, currently with a 0-3 mark (0-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals bettors, are 1-2 for the Raiders and 2-1 for the Redskins.

On the opening line for this matchup, the Raiders sat as 2.5-point underdogs at shops such as 5Dimes. The total, meanwhile, has been pegged by the oddsmakers at GTbets.eu at 46.

The Raiders - Redskins odds would favor the Redskins if the lines were set according to power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 27 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Redskins sit at No. 9. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 19-13 win for the Raiders.

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Last time out for Washington, they were a 27-20 loser as they battled the Lions at home. The Redskins failed to cover in the match as a 1-point underdog, while 47 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Oakland lost its last outing 37-21 against Denver on Monday, getting a 124-yard receiving performance from Denarius Moore in a losing cause at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

How They Match Up:Offensively, the game matches up Oakland's No. 24-ranked offense (19 PPG) against a Redskins defense that ranks No. 31 at 32.67 PPG. The Raiders passing attack has averaged 202.67 yards per game, less than the Redskins give up through the air (333 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the Redskins own the league's No. 26-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 145.5 yards per game when on the road. Oakland, on the other hand, rates No. 1 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

A few Redskins at Raiders trends to consider:Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing OaklandWashington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing OaklandThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing OaklandWashington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 gamesOakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing WashingtonOakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing WashingtonThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing WashingtonOakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Next up:Washington at Dallas, Sunday, October 13thOakland at San Diego, Sunday, October 6th

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